Mr. Chairman. all this learned disquisition is very interesting. but it is not applicable to the present case. The confusion in gentlemens minds arises from the fact that they do not understand the word "naturalization " as used in the naturalization law. The word " naturalization " does not mean just tile granting of the certificate of citizenship by the court. Naturalization begins when a man declares his intention to become a citizen. just as a suit at law in ny State. and I presume in the States of you all. does not consist merely In the appearance of the parties before the court and the adjudication of the issues and entry of Judgment. but begins with the issuance of the summons. That Is the beginning of the suit. So the beginning of naturalization Is the declaration of the Intention of the alien. and the whole proceeding is laid out In the naturalization law. which provides exactly what that declaration shall stateevery step Is provided. and it takes it all to make a naturalized citizen of the United States.
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